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J.D. Thorne
April 1, 1925 - Jan. 11, 2005
J.D. Thorne, 79, of Cary died Tuesday in Dallas, Texas, after a brief illness. A private burial in North Carolina will be held at a later date. Local arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson.
Mr. Thorne was a native of Elm City. He was well known for his baseball including pitching, hitting and helping Charles L. Coon High School of Wilson to state baseball championships in 1942 and 1943. J.D. served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and returned to graduate from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton) in 1949. He signed with the St. Louis Browns as a pitcher, playing minor league baseball for three years before beginning a career in teaching and crop hail insurance. He was a member of the Atlantic Christian College/Barton Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Nunn Thorne; a son, James "Dan" Thorne Jr., a daughter-in-law, Vicki, and three grandchildren, J. D. III, Katherine and Robert, all of Plano, Texas; three sisters, Ethel Boswell of Cary, Annie T. Joyner and Lu Moerbach, both of Wilson; and three brothers, Edwin of Charlotte, John of Greensboro and Marvin of Largo, Fla.
Memorials may be directed to the Nixon Baseball Challenge, c/o Barton College-Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893-7000.
Rosa Brown Truelove
Rosa Brown Truelove departed this life Jan. 12, 2005. Rosa was a woman of great faith and always placed her trust in God. Her determination to provide a good and loving home for her family through her selfless dedication and hard work will be forever cherished by her children. She was a faithful participating member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Duncan.
Rosa was born to the late John S. and Lilly F. Brown and was the last of 11 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Leon Truelove; sisters, Cara Smith, Irela Hobbs and Alberta Crowson; and brothers, Talbert Brown, Hugh Brown and Bennie Brown. Remaining are her children and their families: Frances Turnage of Cary, and her daughter Kathy and husband Bruce Pierce; Becky McLeod of Angier, and her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Laurie McLeod and Craig and Carol McLeod; Gene Truelove and his wife, Nanette of Fuquay-Varina, and their children, Perry E. Truelove and wife Gabriella, Vanette Truelove, and Jessica Jones and her husband Darin; and Anne Lanier and her husband Lawrence, and their daughter Laura White and her husband Tommy; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Rosa leaves a legacy of Christian faith, abundant love and devotion to her family, generosity and hospitality.
The family would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Southern Wake Medical Facility in Fuquay-Varina and Hospice of Wake County, and to Macedonia Baptist Church for their loving and devoted care for the past seven years.
The viewing was held at Macedonia Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. The service to celebrate her life was held at the same location at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14.
Contributions can be made in her memory to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., 4th floor, Raleigh, NC 27605, or to Macedonia Baptist Church, 10481 N.C. Highway 42 West, Holly Springs, NC 27540. Call 552-7374.
Ronald E. Hillen
Ronald Edward Hillen of Cary died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, following a two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. "Ron" was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and retired from The Consolidated Edison Company of New York after 37 years of service. He and his family moved to Cary in 1995 and he enjoyed the wonderful friends he made in North Carolina. Mr. Hillen is survived by his parents, Edward P. and Marjorie Weir Hillen of Mastic, N.Y.; his loving wife of 23 years, Patricia Ann Shackleton; his son, Ryan Shackleton Hillen; his daughter, Laurel Shackleton Hillen; and his beloved yellow Labrador retriever, Echo. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas F. Hillen and wife, Rose, of Elmont, N.Y.; nephew, Shawn P. Hillen and wife, Judy, of Galveston, Texas; nephew, Stephen T. Hillen, and niece, Heather R. Hillen, both of Elmont, N.Y.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ron Hillen will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, at 4 p.m. at St. Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, officiated by the Rev. Susan Pate Greenwood and the Rev. Lib Campbell. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Mark Yoffe and Dr. Woodward Cannon and their staff as well as to the staff of Rex Hospital and Rex Cancer Center for all of their care, kindness and compassion. Thanks to Dr. Randall Curnow, Dr. Angela Hutzenbuehler, Dr. Roger Anderson and the staff of Hospice of Wake County.
The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support that it has received from family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and its church family at St. Francis United Methodist Church. Each prayer, hug, gift and act of kindness will long be remembered.
Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) to support further research to combat this devastating form of cancer: by mail, PanCAN, 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245; by phone, (877) 272-6226; or online at www.pancan.org.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Homes and Crematory.
Lois Juanita Stevens
Lois Juanita Brown Stevens, 73, of Apex died Jan. 11, 2005. Mrs. Stevens was a native of Columbus County and was the wife of Matthew J. Stevens for 52 years. Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Deborah S. Neely and husband, Chuck of Apex, Kenneth Stevens of Apex and Timothy Stevens of Cedar Hill, Mo.; grandchildren, Levi Neely and Cammie Ward; brothers, Bill Brown and Larry Brown; and her sister, Thelma Mimms.
The family received friends Friday afternoon, Jan. 14, at Apex Funeral Home. A funeral service followed at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home. Burial was Saturday morning at Bell’s Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Jeannette M. Laing
Jan. 30, 1919-Jan. 5, 2005
Jeannette Mattox Laing, 85, of Cary died peacefully Wednesday night, Jan. 5, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Wendell, the daughter of the late Jonathan Joseph Mattox and Ernestine Bain Mattox. She was the widow of Hubert A. Laing. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Greenmount Cemetery in Wendell. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Marty Schneider of Cary; grandsons, Daniel Joseph Schneider and Matthew Michael Schneider; and sister, Annie Sue Faison of Wendell. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Robert Laing; and her brothers, John D. Mattox, Vernon W. Mattox and Edward J. Mattox.
Flowers accepted, or memorials may be made to Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road, Cary, NC 27511.
The family received friends Saturday afternoon at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell, and other times at the home of Bonnie and Marty Schneider in Cary.
Sgt. Richard Scott Church Sr.
Sgt. Richard Scott Church Sr., known casually as "Sarge" and by most children as "friend, " went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005.
Sgt. Church served as a policeman with the Concord Police Department for more than 30 years and specifically as the school safety officer for most of them. He was admired, loved and respected by both young and old. He received dozens of honors and citations from clubs and companies from throughout Concord and Cabarrus County. Of special note, he was honored by the students and faculty of Concord High School in 1964, when the high school annual was dedicated to him.
He was a veteran of World War II, having seen action in both France and Germany. After serving his country faithfully, he returned to North Carolina, where he met his future wife, Marcel Hatley, to whom he was married for 58 years.
He was a dedicated husband, father and community leader. He was a friend to both rich and poor. He never met a stranger. After retiring from the Concord Police Department in 1980, he moved to Raleigh, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Richard Scott Church Jr. Interment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North American Mission, 4200 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
He loved gardening, collecting antiques, history and family. But mostly, he loved life and he lived it to the fullest. Just recently, Sgt. Church and his wife moved to Carolina Beach to be close to their two daughters. He will be missed, but we all know where he is today. Because of his personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, he received his greatest honor, that of being escorted into the very presence of God for all eternity. "Sarge" is home.
As the headlines in the Concord Tribune read upon his retirement in 1980, "So long, Sergeant Church, we will miss you!" We as his family and friends share the same sentiment.
Sgt. Richard Scott Church Sr. was born June 18, 1925 in Davidson, the son of the late Walter Grady Church and Florence Lily Frye Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marcel Hatley Church of the home; children, Sharon Luquire and husband Donald of Carolina Beach, Patricia Chappell and husband David of Carolina Beach, and the Rev. Richard Scott Church Jr. and wife Debbie of Atlanta; grandchildren, Shane Luquire and wife Shannon, Justin Luquire, Richard Scott Church III and Mary Church; a great-granddaughter, Ava Katheyn Luquire; brother, Robert Church of Mississippi; and sister Sue Ellen McLean of North Carolina.
Susan Meredith Davis and Boone Patrick Davis
Susan Meredith Davis, 35, and her 2-year-old son Boone Patrick Davis, of Apex, were tragically killed in an auto accident in York, Ala., on Sunday, June 25, while returning home from a family reunion in Mississippi.
Meredith was a loving wife and a devoted mother whose whole life was centered around her husband, her son and her family. Little Boone was a bright, happy and vibrant boy who loved swimming, playing and learning. Their lives touched many people and they will be truly missed.
A service celebrating their lives will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, in the Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St. (N.C. 55) in Apex.
The Rev. Jerry Wilkes will officiate. Burial will be in the Apex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. preceding the service on Thursday at the Apex Funeral Home.
They were preceded in death by a son (and brother), Zachary Davis, and by a father (and grandfather), Howard "Mickey" Carroll.
Surviving are husband (and father) Josh Davis of the home; parents (and grandparents) Sue and Gerry Booker of Goldsboro, Joan Palmer of Salisbury, Ben and Susan Davis of Gold Hill; grandparents (and great-grandparents) Madelyn Fox of Goldsboro and Hank and Luise Palmer of Salisbury. Also surviving are sisters (and aunts) Elizabeth Williams and husband Danny, Catherine Mooring and husband Ricky, Ashley Maddox and husband Chris, Lindsay Oehmen and husband Jeff, Jill Chambers and Janice Chambers; a nephew and nieces (and cousins), Alston, Grace and Isabella.
Memorials may be made in their honor to your local March of Dimes chapter.
